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Winners of the GPM Anime Challenge

Winners of the GPM Anime Challenge
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Type: 
Basic Page
Summary: 
We are happy to announce the winners of the GPM Anime Challenge! Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork and ideas.

For Good Measure

Thumbnail for "For Good Measure" showing Ryan in front of makeshift waves.
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
rain gauges, global, constellation
Summary: 
The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.

OLYMPEX Advanced Data Analysis Exercise

OLYMPEX Advanced Data Analysis Exercise
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Earth Systems, Weather, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers, Data, Societal Applications
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Formal, 9 - 12
Standards: 
ESS3.D
Keywords: 
OLYMPEX, ground validation, data analysis, graphing
Summary: 
This data exercise has students look up precipitation ground data and satellite data for a site in Washington State and do a comparison using a data table and a graph. The activity is expected to take about 45 minutes.

Raindrop Tales: GPM Meets Mizu-Chan

<h2><span style="color:red;">UPDATE 10/19/15:</span> We have developed an educational comic using the winning characters from the GPM Anime Challenge. <a href="/education/comics">Click here to read &quot;Raindrop Tales: GPM Meets Mizu-Chan&quot;</a></h2>
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All Topics
Type: 
Basic Page
Summary: 
Coming soon - "Raindrop Tales: GPM Meets Mizu-chan" - an educational comic based on the winning characters from our GPM Anime Challenge.

Earth's Water Cycle

Screenshot from water cycle movie
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, 6 - 8, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
freshwater, evaporation, condensation
Summary: 
This animation uses Earth science data from a variety of sensors on NASA Earth observing satellites as well as cartoons to describe Earth's water cycle and the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.

2019 Hurricane Season iQuest

Satellite image of a hurricane.
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Water & Life, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General
Summary: 
Use this iQuest to find out about predictions for the 2019 hurricane season and discover how hurricanes form. You will also learn how NASA satellite data is being used to help predict, monitor, and respond to these deadly storms.

GPM Constellation of Satellites

Diagram of the satellites that make up the GPM constellation
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Type: 
Image
Audience: 
Formal, 9 - 12
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, NPP, GCOM-W1, Megha-Tropiques
Summary: 
Diagram of the multiple precipitation measurement satellites which comprise the GPM constellation.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 3: Technology

GPM satellite and constellation
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Subtopics: 
Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
GMI, DPR, GPM Core Observatory, GCPEx, Goddard Space Flight Center
Summary: 
Part 3 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

Rain EnGAUGE Activities Menu

Rain EnGAUGE Activities Menu
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All Topics
Type: 
Basic Page
Summary: 
A selection of suggested activities for Rain EnGAUGE GPM launch parties.

NASA Earth Science: Water Cycle

Diagram of the water cycle from NASA Earth Science
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Earth Systems
Type: 
Article
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Keywords: 
circulation, oceans, salinity, water vapor, groundwater
Summary: 
This article explains the basics behind the water cycle and includes many good visuals. It provides some good background information about our water cycle as well as providing students with many real-world applications.

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